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Everton appoint former Liverpool head Benitez as new manager

Football - Premier League - Everton v Manchester United - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - November 7, 2020. Manchester United's Paul Pogba in action with Everton's Allan. [REUTERS/Clive Brunskill]

Everton have signed former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez as their new manager, with the Spaniard on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Everton have been looking for a new manager since Carlo Ancelotti, who led them to 10th in the Premier League last season, returned to Real Madrid for a second spell.

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